Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Cabernet Sauvignon
Vino RossoBordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon

Conosciuto anche come: Cab Sauv, Cab

The king of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon produces powerful, full-bodied wines with exceptional aging potential. Born from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century France, it has become the world's most planted red grape variety.

CorpoFull
AciditàMedium
TanniniHigh
DolcezzaDry
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A single Cabernet Sauvignon vine can produce enough grapes for about 4-6 bottles of wine.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

BlackcurrantBlack cherryPlum

Sapori Secondari

VanillaCedarTobaccoLeather

Aromi

EucalyptusMintGreen bell pepperGraphite

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

Napa Valley

USA
Opulent, bold style

Produces rich, fruit-forward wines with velvety tannins

Bordeaux

France
Elegant, structured wines

The birthplace, often blended with Merlot

Coonawarra

Australia
Eucalyptus character

Famous terra rossa soil produces distinctive minty notes

Maipo Valley

Chile
Affordable quality

Excellent value with ripe fruit and soft tannins

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

Grilled ribeye steak
Lamb chops
Aged cheddar
Dark chocolate
Beef bourguignon

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

16-18°C (60-65°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Bordeaux glass

Decantazione

1-2 hours for young wines

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

5-25+ years for premium examples

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